Jessilyn was born in Columbus, Georgia, on October 16, 1954, a daughter of Marie Collins Knight and the late Jesse Knight. Jessilyn had lived in Blairsville for most of her life and was a member of First Baptist Church of Blairsville. She was a graduate of Young Harris College and North Georgia College and State University (now University of North Georgia), with a specialist degree as an elementary school teacher. She was a singer, and a member of Irons in the Fire Band in Murphy. Always happy with a smile for everyone, Jessilyn never met a stranger. She enjoyed time with friends and family, and was a great cook. She took pleasure in traveling and gardening.
Jessilyn was born in Columbus, Georgia, on October 16, 1954, a daughter of Marie Collins Knight and the late Jesse Knight. Jessilyn had lived in Blairsville for most of her life and was a member of First Baptist Church of Blairsville. She was a graduate of Young Harris College and North Georgia College and State University (now University of North Georgia), with a specialist degree as an elementary school teacher. She was a singer, and a member of Irons in the Fire Band in Murphy. Always happy with a smile for everyone, Jessilyn never met a stranger. She enjoyed time with friends and family, and was a great cook. She took pleasure in traveling and gardening.
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